The small-scale entrepreneurship skills of Nigerians, nay Africans, came on display between September 19 and 20 in Atlanta, in the United States of America. It was at the Africa International Trade Exhibition (A.I.T.E).
The exhibition, which was sponsored by First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, took place at Embassy Suites by Hilton Buckhead, Atlanta. Showcase your innovative products and gain access to endless opportunities for growth and expansion in Agriculture, African Fashion/Prints, Creative Industry Products, Herbal Healthcare Products, Solid Minerals, and beyond. All are welcome to this game-changing program!
It is an annual event done to promote the skills of the youth and women entrepreneurs on the continent.
Last year, it featured women and young people involved in socieconomic development of the continent. The premier Bank in West Africa, FirstBank’s sponsorship of the event reiterated its commitment to being the bank of first choice and financial gateway in supporting businesses to boost the growth and socio-economic development of the continent in today’s fast-evolving business landscape.
Notable personalities and dignitaries at the event include Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, Minister of Industry Trade and Investment and representative of Senator Bola Tinubu (GCFR), President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria; Mr Festus Keyamo, SAN, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria. Others are Mrs Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank); Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, Chief Executive Officer, FirstBank Group; Mr Oluwatosin Adewuyi, Executive Director, Corporate Banking, FirstBank and Mr Ini Ebong, Executive Director, Treasury and International Banking, FirstBank.
